Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Coffee Connection
3838 S Centinela Ave
Tito’s Tacos
11222 Washington PlThe Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd
BKK101 Thai Cuisine
11127 Venice Blvd.Holy Cow BBQ
4130 Sepulveda BlvdMega Grille
11028 Washington Blvd
Maple Block Meat Co.
3973 Sepulveda Blvd
Empanada's Place
3811 Sawtelle BlvdSage Plant Based Bistro West
5668 Sepulveda Blvd
Santouka Ramen
3760 S Centinela AveThis is way more than a market or a shopping mall. There are many food stalls and restaurants, gift shops, a few bars, several butcher shops, a French market, jewelry shops, pet stores, a toy store and more. Fun to walk around or just drop in for a meal. You can eat breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is live music on the weekends.
819 locals recommend
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThis is way more than a market or a shopping mall. There are many food stalls and restaurants, gift shops, a few bars, several butcher shops, a French market, jewelry shops, pet stores, a toy store and more. Fun to walk around or just drop in for a meal. You can eat breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is live music on the weekends.
Sightseeing
Spend an entire afternoon shopping, eating and watching street performers live. It's a great place to catch a movie or take a nice stroll along the famed Ocean Avenue Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeSpend an entire afternoon shopping, eating and watching street performers live. It's a great place to catch a movie or take a nice stroll along the famed Ocean Avenue Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier.
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier located at the end of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. With an iconic entrance, the pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark that is over 100 years old. The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with its one-of-kind and state-of-the-art solar paneled Ferris wheel. It also has an original carousel hippodrome from the 1920's. There are shops, a video arcade, pubs and restaurants. During the summer months there are weekly outdoor concerts, movies and other family friendly activities. Most are free to the public.
30 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierThe Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier located at the end of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. With an iconic entrance, the pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark that is over 100 years old. The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with its one-of-kind and state-of-the-art solar paneled Ferris wheel. It also has an original carousel hippodrome from the 1920's. There are shops, a video arcade, pubs and restaurants. During the summer months there are weekly outdoor concerts, movies and other family friendly activities. Most are free to the public.
The Venice boardwalk is the place to go. You can shop, eat, people watch and go to the beach. A must see!
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThe Venice boardwalk is the place to go. You can shop, eat, people watch and go to the beach. A must see!
The Venice Canals were built in 1905. Take a stroll through the last remaining man-made canals from the Abbot Kinney's original Venice. Abbot Kinney, founder of Venice, California, modeled it after Venice, Italy and originally had water canals throughout the beachside community.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
The Venice Canals were built in 1905. Take a stroll through the last remaining man-made canals from the Abbot Kinney's original Venice. Abbot Kinney, founder of Venice, California, modeled it after Venice, Italy and originally had water canals throughout the beachside community.
Marina Del Rey has the world's largest man-made recreational boat harbor. You can rent jet skis, paddle boards and kayaks. Visit Mothers beach. Beautiful walks.
277 locals recommend
Marina del Rey
Marina Del Rey has the world's largest man-made recreational boat harbor. You can rent jet skis, paddle boards and kayaks. Visit Mothers beach. Beautiful walks.
The world famous Malibu Pier overlooks Surfrider Point, the birth place for surfing in California. Nothing beats a good South summer swell for surfing or simply watching the locals play. Grab a cauliflower pizza from the Malibu Farm.
244 locals recommend
Malibu Pier
23000 CA-1The world famous Malibu Pier overlooks Surfrider Point, the birth place for surfing in California. Nothing beats a good South summer swell for surfing or simply watching the locals play. Grab a cauliflower pizza from the Malibu Farm.
Downtown Los Angeles has come alive in the past 5+ years. There are all sorts of great places to see - great food and people watching. Clifton's Cafeteria (amazing restored interior from the 30's, 4 stories); the last Bookstore with an interesting interior; Grand Central Market, Disney Hall, the Cathedral, The Broad Museum and much more.
737 locals recommend
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles has come alive in the past 5+ years. There are all sorts of great places to see - great food and people watching. Clifton's Cafeteria (amazing restored interior from the 30's, 4 stories); the last Bookstore with an interesting interior; Grand Central Market, Disney Hall, the Cathedral, The Broad Museum and much more.
Chinatown in a neighborhood in Downtown Los Angeles that became a commercial center for the Chinese and other Asian businesses in Central Los Angeles in 1938. There is great food, grocery stores that have hard-to-find ingredients, year-round shopping, culture events, festivals and an arts scene that is the buzz.
399 locals recommend
Chinatown
Chinatown in a neighborhood in Downtown Los Angeles that became a commercial center for the Chinese and other Asian businesses in Central Los Angeles in 1938. There is great food, grocery stores that have hard-to-find ingredients, year-round shopping, culture events, festivals and an arts scene that is the buzz.
LA Live is in downtown LA adjacent to the Staples Center. It has a variety of restaurants and night life.
129 locals recommend
L.A. Live Way
L.A. Live WayLA Live is in downtown LA adjacent to the Staples Center. It has a variety of restaurants and night life.
Look for your favorite Hollywood Star on the the Hollywood Walk of Fame which runs 1.3 miles. Over 10 million visitors visit the Walk of Fame every year.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdLook for your favorite Hollywood Star on the the Hollywood Walk of Fame which runs 1.3 miles. Over 10 million visitors visit the Walk of Fame every year.
A great way to experience the Hollywood sign is to hike there. It's located in Griffith Park. The trail that gets you closest to the sign actually drops you behind the sign, but most trails in Griffith Park will get you a decent view. You can also take a guided hiking tour through Bikes & Hikes LA. Or you can drive to Griffith Observatory and get a distant view of the sign or take a guided tour of Hollywood where the tour buses usually take you to a point where you can take a photo.
557 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign
A great way to experience the Hollywood sign is to hike there. It's located in Griffith Park. The trail that gets you closest to the sign actually drops you behind the sign, but most trails in Griffith Park will get you a decent view. You can also take a guided hiking tour through Bikes & Hikes LA. Or you can drive to Griffith Observatory and get a distant view of the sign or take a guided tour of Hollywood where the tour buses usually take you to a point where you can take a photo.
Step up your game with a night on the famous Sunset Strip where everyone who's anyone in Hollywood has spent time. It's a mile and a half stretch. Famous Viper Room, Rainbow Room, The Standard, Mondrian Hotel, Katana, House of Blues are just a few to check out.
6 locals recommend
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset BoulevardStep up your game with a night on the famous Sunset Strip where everyone who's anyone in Hollywood has spent time. It's a mile and a half stretch. Famous Viper Room, Rainbow Room, The Standard, Mondrian Hotel, Katana, House of Blues are just a few to check out.
The famous Rodeo Drive is at the heart of Beverly Hills where you will find the top luxury boutiques and names. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, in front of Rodeo Drive is the famous Hotel you see in "Pretty Woman." Park at the Santa Monica Blvd.'s Public Parking and take a few hours to shop and look around.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveThe famous Rodeo Drive is at the heart of Beverly Hills where you will find the top luxury boutiques and names. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, in front of Rodeo Drive is the famous Hotel you see in "Pretty Woman." Park at the Santa Monica Blvd.'s Public Parking and take a few hours to shop and look around.
Abbot Kinney is one of Venice's most popular and well-known streets. It's named after the city's founder. There are tons of great breakfast and brunch spots as well as dinner spots. Plenty of art galleries, ice cream shops, boutiques, and craft cocktail bars. On the first Friday of every month, the street essentially shuts down and a great mix of food trucks from all over LA County, art gallery openings and street vendors are there for the choosing!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardAbbot Kinney is one of Venice's most popular and well-known streets. It's named after the city's founder. There are tons of great breakfast and brunch spots as well as dinner spots. Plenty of art galleries, ice cream shops, boutiques, and craft cocktail bars. On the first Friday of every month, the street essentially shuts down and a great mix of food trucks from all over LA County, art gallery openings and street vendors are there for the choosing!
Olvera Street is known as "the birthplace of Los Angeles." It is a Mexican Marketplace that recreates a romantic "Old Los Angeles" with a block-long narrow, tree-shaded brick-lined market with old structures, painted stalls, street vendors, cafes, restaurants and gift shops. This is a short walk from Union Station Metro.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetOlvera Street is known as "the birthplace of Los Angeles." It is a Mexican Marketplace that recreates a romantic "Old Los Angeles" with a block-long narrow, tree-shaded brick-lined market with old structures, painted stalls, street vendors, cafes, restaurants and gift shops. This is a short walk from Union Station Metro.
See the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, internationally recognized Hollywood icons. Take a tour of Hollywood on a hop-on-hop off double decker bus or visit the movie star homes with a reputable tour company like Starline Tours. Feel the LA vibe by taking a city tour of Los Angeles or a trip to the world-famous beaches.
740 locals recommend
Hollywood
See the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, internationally recognized Hollywood icons. Take a tour of Hollywood on a hop-on-hop off double decker bus or visit the movie star homes with a reputable tour company like Starline Tours. Feel the LA vibe by taking a city tour of Los Angeles or a trip to the world-famous beaches.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Clippers and many of the hottest concerts are played here. It is adjacent from LA Live so after a game, you can hit the town!
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StHome of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Clippers and many of the hottest concerts are played here. It is adjacent from LA Live so after a game, you can hit the town!
Dodger stadium is one of the oldest ballparks in the NBL. Take in a game if you are visiting during the season or take a tour and see behind the scenes. You can stand behind home plate. Tours are available most days. Check before you go.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveDodger stadium is one of the oldest ballparks in the NBL. Take in a game if you are visiting during the season or take a tour and see behind the scenes. You can stand behind home plate. Tours are available most days. Check before you go.
The world-famous studio and theme park featuring moving studios, tours, attractions, rides, restaurants and more. The movie studio tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at special effects and movie-making techniques. The rides and attractions are based on major movies that have been produced by Universal Studios. Universal City Walk is popular with visitors and locals. Here you can shop, dine or catch a movie.
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaThe world-famous studio and theme park featuring moving studios, tours, attractions, rides, restaurants and more. The movie studio tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at special effects and movie-making techniques. The rides and attractions are based on major movies that have been produced by Universal Studios. Universal City Walk is popular with visitors and locals. Here you can shop, dine or catch a movie.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a trendy night spot. There are long lines on the weekends, but cool lounge rooms, indoor/outdoor spaces, pool table and ping pong and a bonfire in the back. Dress can be anywhere from dressy to casual.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdThis is a trendy night spot. There are long lines on the weekends, but cool lounge rooms, indoor/outdoor spaces, pool table and ping pong and a bonfire in the back. Dress can be anywhere from dressy to casual.
Shopping
The Grove is one of Los Angeles' premier outdoor shopping centers. It has it all. Shopping, restaurants and a 14 screen movie theater. The Grove features a large center park with an animated fountain. Its music-fountain show plays every hour. Live shows are often performed there on the grassy area by the fountains. An internal transit system uses trolly cars to link The Grove and the adjacent Farmers Market. The Farmers Market first opened in July 1934 and is a historic Los Angeles landmark. It has more than 100 restaurants, grocers and tourist shops.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Grove is one of Los Angeles' premier outdoor shopping centers. It has it all. Shopping, restaurants and a 14 screen movie theater. The Grove features a large center park with an animated fountain. Its music-fountain show plays every hour. Live shows are often performed there on the grassy area by the fountains. An internal transit system uses trolly cars to link The Grove and the adjacent Farmers Market. The Farmers Market first opened in July 1934 and is a historic Los Angeles landmark. It has more than 100 restaurants, grocers and tourist shops.
This outdoor mall has recently been renovated and has amazing outdoor spaces, named brand stores with the best variety of clothes, restaurants like Eataly, various work out clubs, UCLA Health walk-in clinic, movie theaters, popup shops, fashion shows and much more. This is by far the best mall in Los Angeles!
232 locals recommend
Century City Mall station
This outdoor mall has recently been renovated and has amazing outdoor spaces, named brand stores with the best variety of clothes, restaurants like Eataly, various work out clubs, UCLA Health walk-in clinic, movie theaters, popup shops, fashion shows and much more. This is by far the best mall in Los Angeles!
